Data Scientist – Generative AI Team

We're 23,000 colleagues in more than 30 countries delivering oil, gas, wind and solar power to 170 million people worldwide. Taking on tough energy challenges is our job. Right now, we're facing an enormous task: supplying the world with the energy it needs, while lowering emissions.

We're up for the challenge. Are you?

The position

By joining our team in Technology, Digital & Innovation you will have the opportunity to:

• Apply large language models (LLMs) to specific business problems to extract, process, classify and derive insights from the information hidden in unstructured datasets.
• Fine-tune domain or task specific language models for business problems when proprietary or off-the-shelf models cannot be used.
• Evaluate the performance of machine learning models and make recommendations for improvement.
• Experiment with key technologies to remain up to date with the state of the art in NLP and generative AI research.
• Write clean, efficient, and well documented Python code.
• Engage in teamwork across functional areas to determine and achieve shared visions for projects.
• Offer direction and expertise to junior team members, promoting a culture of learning and knowledge sharing.
• Actively participate in code reviews and contribute to the establishment of software development best practices.

Equinor is seeking an experienced Data Scientist with a strong passion for technology and innovation to join our dynamic Generative AI (GenAI) team. As part of the central Design, Software, and Data Science (DSD) unit within the Technology Digital and Innovation (TDI) department, the GenAI team specializes in applying generative AI models and technology to aid in Equinor's high-impact use cases. Your role will involve developing groundbreaking AI-driven products and solutions that significantly improve a broad spectrum of Equinor's business processes.

You

Some qualities are essential for Equinor. You identify with our values, open, collaborative, courageous and caring, which guide our decisions and help us succeed and grow. You make safety your priority and contribute to our zero-harm culture.

For this position, we are also looking for:

• Master’s Degree or PhD Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Machine Learning, Statistics or a related field. Relevant working experience may compensate for lack of education.
• 3+ years of experience working as a Data Scientist with hands-on experience with large language models. Strong background in utilizing modern NLP tools and libraries is an advantage.
• Advanced skills in Python development including libraries like NumPy, SciPy and experience with SQL.
• Hands-on experience working with generative AI concepts like LLMs, retrieval augmented generation, agents, image generation, speech-2-text, text-2-speech would be beneficial.
• Familiarity and experience working with generative AI frameworks (Langchain, Semantic Kernel, AutoGen, Azure OpenAI) would be beneficial.
• Experience with containerization, Kubernetes (K8S) and application deployment would be beneficial.
• Practical experience in working with cloud platforms, specifically MS Azure is preferred.
• Knowledge or experience with vector databases such as Azure AI Search, Pinecone, Milvus, or Weaviate would be beneficial.
• Good communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Fluency in English, both written and oral.

General information

Please attach copies of your CV, diplomas, certificates and grades in English or a Scandinavian language.Through this link you can find important information on what to include in your CV, which will make the application process easier and faster.

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Candidates are expected to openly offer all relevant information about themselves during the recruitment process. Candidates will be asked for information on affiliation to high-risk countries for a security assessment. Furthermore, background checks are performed on all final candidates and all permanent and temporary hires will be screened against relevant sanctions lists to ensure compliance with sanctions law.

Why join us?

At Equinor, we care about each other as much as our business.

That's why we offer:

- Not just a job; a career. In Equinor, your development begins on day one. You will build your competence through a wide range of learning activities while being empowered to build your career across multiple disciplines and geographies. Our internal job market allows endless opportunities for development and growth within your own field or in other interesting and relevant areas for you.

- Attractive rewards. We offer a comprehensive benefits package with competitive salaries, global parental leave, variable pay schemes and a share savings plan.

- Wellness and work-life balance. Our employees' well-being is a priority. We recognise that for you to be the best version of yourself in the workplace, being able to collect your children, attend a class or simply enjoy social time can be invaluable. That's why we encourage you to make use of our flexible work arrangements.

- An inclusive culture. We believe embracing our differences makes us stronger. For us true inclusion means being able to bring your whole self to work, and for everyone to feel accepted and valued.

For more information visit Equinor's website: https://www.equinor.com/